Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs
The Youth Programs Division is committed to empowering the successor generation and establishing long-lasting ties between the United States and other countries through programs for both individuals and institutions with a focus on secondary schools. Programs promote mutual understanding, leadership development, educational reform, and democratic ideals. If you are interested in volunteering as a host family for one of the youth exchange programs, visit the U.S. Department of State's Volunteer Diplomats site. For information about youth exchange organizations and standards for the industry, visit the website of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET). Visit the future.state.gov
website for exciting infomation about the Department of State designed
especially for youth. For further information, contact: This site is maintained by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Links to other sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein. |